Top 2023 Prospect Reportedly Leaving New Mexico
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The strategy seemed to work for former Cibola linebacker Maverick Gracio Maverick Gracio 6'4" | 205 lbs | LB Cibola | 2022 NM . Now 2023 Cibola quarterback Aden Chavez Aden Chavez 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Cibola |…
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Continue ReadingThe strategy seemed to work for former Cibola linebacker Maverick Gracio Maverick Gracio 6'4" | 205 lbs | LB Cibola | 2022 NM . Now 2023 Cibola quarterback Aden Chavez Aden Chavez 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB Cibola | 2023 State NM , our #1 prospect in the state of New Mexico for the rising senior class, is reportedly following the same career plan.
A year ago, Gracio and his family left the state of New Mexico and relocated to West Palm Beach, FL, enrolling at Cardinal Newman High School. Following a sensational junior season in which he totaled 63 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and 3 forced fumbles, the offers have poured in for Gracio. So far, he has been offered by Illinois, Pittsburgh, Purdue, nearby Florida Atlantic, Arkansas State and Appalachian State.
That’s six offers. Which is six more than Chavez has received even though he’s 6-foot-5, thew for over 3,000 yards in 2021, competed in the prestigious Elite 11 for three straight years, is a well respected leader and possesses a powerful throwing arm and high football IQ. Curiously, neither Division I program in the state – New Mexico or New Mexico State – had yet to offer.
So, Chavez said enough is enough. Sebastian Noel of ProView Networks reported Friday that Chavez will play his senior season in Florida, undoubtedly hoping he experiences the same bump in his recruiting fortunes as Gracio did after just one season in the Sunshine State.
Chavez has been invited to several camps, including Power 5 schools Arkansas, USC, Washington State, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, Florida State and TCU.
Will Chavez attend the same high school as Gracio? That question remains unanswered.
Good luck, Aden.
🚨 Breaking News 🚨: Cibola’s Aden Chavez (@AdenChavez08) will be playing his senior football season in Florida.
Wishing him the best & will continue to scratch my head as to how we let him leave the state.
Aden, is one of the nicest, most respectful young men I’ve covered.— Sebastian Noel (@SebastianNoel47) May 20, 2022
There’s some good qbs in NM besides me like @AidanArmenta @WysongEvan @CieremansPaul and many more but don’t underestimate that group
— Aden Chavez (@AdenChavez08) May 21, 2022
Former Cibola DE/LB Maverick Gracio moved to Fla. last year before his junior season and is now attending Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach, FL. He has Power 5 offers from Illinois, Pittsburgh & Purdue + several G5 offers. @SebastianNoel47 @MaverickGracio. pic.twitter.com/WYYi19ow0N
— Prep Redzone New Mexico (@PrepRedzoneNM) May 20, 2022